Mental health in MMA has become more of a prominent issue of late. It is not unusual to hear reports of fighters suffering from mental health issues in modern day MMA. The reasons behind this are largely unclear, whether it is nature or nurture we simply don’t know. One thing that is for sure, however, is that taking repeated blows to the head is harmful to a fighter’s brain.
I spoke with UFC flyweight and TUF 26 alumnus Gillian Robertson to discuss her views on mental health within professional MMA.